Swift

Jun 23, 2026

Software Engineer

On-siteUnited States

Chantilly, Virginia, United States · Herndon, Virginia, United States · McLean, Virginia, United States

About the opportunity

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA.

Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training.

Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We're looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join a dynamic network and field engineering program.

There are Software Engineer positions in McLean, VA, Herndon, VA, and Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities

Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software

Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications

Writes programs according to specifications needed

Works with technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them

Resolves customer complaints and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements

Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts

Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met

Software version control baseline documentation

Develop project schedules, timelines

Coordinate with Customer’s security elements for Project Certification and Accreditation

Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL

Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc.,) to support customer missions.

Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific systems requirements

Provides advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes

Trains system users in system operation or maintenance

Researches, tests, and/or verifies proper functioning of software patches and fixes

Requirements

11+ years of relevant experience

BS in technical field or communications; experience can be substituted for degree

Open to potentially 10% OCONUS travel

Tactical Communications/equipment experience

Knowledge of how to access/use and manipulate client databases (assign actions, respond to messages, create and post messages)

General knowledge and familiarity of field activities and how the Customer supports these activities (policies, procedures, organization etc.)

Extensive knowledge of client communication and messaging systems

Knowledge of how to use client systems to submit and track supply and equipment orders.

Understanding of general field IT issues, and a general knowledge of the project management process.

Ability to perform calendar management for Customer leadership (serves as back-up when MS is out)

Knowledge of Customer mission areas (specifically operations)

Knowledge of Customer directorates and their areas of focus

Experience setting up meetings, creating agendas, arranging off-sites, and taking / publishing professional meeting minutes.

Experience ordering and shipping materials domestically and internationally

Knowledge and demonstrated use of MS Office Suite of tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access etc.)

Working level knowledge of web products, to include SharePoint (user level only), Wikis, Databases, etc.

US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience

PMP certification

ITIL certification

Military Experience

Experience as a Senior Operations and Technical Manager

Experience with domestic and overseas IT, Telecommunications, and Security

Knowledge of field communications

OCONUS Travel Experience

Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire’s 90-day mark.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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